Definition of "retransmission" [retransmission]

• The transmission of something again, especially over a different medium or at a different time (noun)

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• "It argues that any legal questions about its authority to intervene in retransmission disputes is overshadowed by its role to protect consumers who are losing access to television programming during contract spats."
• "The FCC doesn't have the legal authority to directly intervene in retransmission fees negotiations but Commissioner Michael Copps and public interest groups argue that the agency can intervene if it is clear that both sides aren't conducting their talks in good faith and hurting consumers in the process."
• "It's one of many disputes across the country between cable and satellite companies and local stations over what are known as retransmission fees."